TENERIFE · CANARY ISLANDS
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Tenerife — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Thai-themed Siam Park Tenerife: Tower of Power plunge, biggest man-made wave, lazy rivers, sea lion welcome, plus optional meal packages.
Most Popular“The water rides were brilliant no improvements needed”
Ethical whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos aboard the Travelin Lady eco-yacht, with a swim stop and Cave of Love views.
“Watched whales, dolphins, and dolphins. Nice sunny weather and kids swam in the ocean.”
No-chase whale and dolphin cruise from Los Cristianos on the Bahriyeli, with certified guides, ethical rules, and built-in donations.
“Beautiful experience. We saw dolphins and sea turtles. Unfortunately we didn’t see the whales but it can happen”
Spend a full day at Loro Parque in Tenerife with a ticket that includes the Orca Ocean show and major animal presentations, plus options for food.
“Good presentations. Many places to rest. Good food in buffet.”
Combine Loro Parque and Siam Park with one ticket and 14 days to use it. See orcas and slides across Tenerife.
“Loro Parque was great, amazing zoo but Siam Park was way too packed.. got there when it opened and couldn’t even do all the rides I waited in queues so long…”
Paddle with turtles and dolphins off Tenerife, plus snorkeling in a boat-only bay. Wetsuits, gear, and photos included for $35.
“Amazing. I recommend everyone do it. The guide was fabulous”
Eco catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje with guaranteed sightings, onboard snacks and drinks, plus time to swim.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The Catamaran is spacious and very comfortable. the guides are very knowledgeable and we saw so many pilot whales, that was breathtaking. Loved the stop for a dip as well 😁”
Teide day trip from Tenerife with hotel pickup, official guide, round-trip Teide Cable Car tickets, and free upper-station trails.
“We had an amazing tour. Our guide Maria was exceptional; she had attention to detail for our needs and she provided a lot of insight about the island. Thank you. We will come back with our kids.”
Cruise Tenerife for dolphins and pilot whales, stop at Los Gigantes cliffs, then swim in a crystal cove with a cold drink.
“Professional friendly crew, especially captain Alejandro.. Got to see a huge turtle and lots of pilot whales so close you could hear them whistling. If you have kids they took the trouble to make the trip special for them as well. Ended with a quick swim in crystal clear water under the cliffs.”
Sunset above Teide clouds then telescope stargazing in Starlight-certified skies. Lasers, shooting stars, optional photos. From $47.
“Amazing trip to see the stars on mount Teide, Ozzy at this best as usual (found this guy to be famous in the reviews section and when I heard he's our guide I immediately said we're in for a great tour), food was a bit of a letdown as the chicken nuggets for our son…”
Catamaran whale watching from Puerto Colón near Costa Adeje with free drinks, pilot whales, dolphins, and optional Playa Espagueti snorkeling.
“Saw pilot whales in their natural habitat. The crew was very respectful and careful not to disturb them. Overall great experience.”
Luxury yacht whale and dolphin watching from southern Tenerife with drinks, snacks, and a turtle snorkel. Small groups, 3 hours.
“Love our guide guy, he is quite professional in every aspect of the driving. He saved me from the hard seasick by letting me sit on the tail of the boat, so my feet could soak in the water, and it's really helpful! We see the pilot whales and we try the swimming a little…”
Sunset over Teide’s cloud sea and then real stargazing with a Dobsonian telescope, Cava, and a free astrophotography photo.
“What a trip! We visited on 10th February, genuinely so much better than I expected. We did this on the last night of our holiday and it was a great way to finish it off! We did the VIP tour, which started with us being picked up from our hotel by Peter around 6pm. We…”
Loro Parque from South Tenerife with hotel transfers. See penguins, orcas and dolphins, plus Katandra TreeTops bridges and birds.
“Absolutely amazing the whole experience, the animals, the shows and the whole look of the park is incredible. Highly recommended”
Teide National Park at sunset and under starlight: hotel pickup, 3-course Canarian dinner, cava, and guided telescope viewing from Tenerife.
“The experience was pretty good. We had some hiccups with the telescopes due to wind, and then a situation with the camera that meant we weren't able to get our night photos taken at the end of the tour. The food wasn't gourmet, but satiating. Just note that your meal does come at the very…”
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